By Jordan Achs The WYDOT auditorium at headquarters was standing room only for Col. Kebin Haller’s retirement ceremony in mid-May. In addition to Haller’s family and his WHP family in the audience, coworkers from WYDOT, the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and more made the time to attend. Many spoke about their time working with Haller and the impact he had on their lives both professionally and personally. Special guests included the Colonels of Utah Highway Patrol, Idaho State Police and Colorado State Patrol. Each spoke to the impact Haller had not just in Wyoming, but to our neighboring states. Haller CSP Col. Matthew Packard even gifted Haller with a flag flown over the Colorado Capitol to honor Haller’s service to Colorado as Colonel of the WHP, a testament to the excellent partnership between agencies. Haller started his career in law enforcement more than 31 years ago, serving with the Rawlins Police Department until joining DCI in 1997. After a long career with DCI, he was appointed WHP Colonel in September 2015 and made a big impact with his time here as an advocate for the WHP. “I will most miss the men and women, and teamwork at the WHP,” Haller said. “Their professionalism and compassion portrayed to one another, as well as those they serve, is com-
Photo: Rugged Grace Photography
Haller retires after more than 31 years in law enforcement
Col. Haller (left) laughs at remarks by WYDOT Director Luke Reiner during Haller’s retirement ceremony in May.
mendable and inspiring.” In retirement, Haller plans to spend time with family and friends as well as training his brand new labradoodle puppy. A nationwide search will be conducted over the next several months to select Haller’s successor. n
Photo: Rugged Grace Photography
Col. Haller (center-right) greets (from left to right) Utah Highway Patrol Colonel Michael Rapich, Idaho State Police Colonel Kedrick Wills and Colorado State Patrol Colonel Matthew Packard at Haller’s retirement ceremony at WYDOT headquarters in Cheyenne.
June 2022
n
Interchange 9
